Analytical Toxicologist, Quality Assurance Officer - The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

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HJF is seeking a Analytical Toxicologist, Quality Assurance Officer to provide scientific, technical, and programmatic support services for analyses on biological specimens in support of he Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) Armed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES) at Dover Airforce Base in Delaware. Responsibilities are to ensure that project operations are fully functional while maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies. 

AFMES is a Tri-Service organization, comprised of administrative S-Staff and three (3) integrated Divisions (Forensic Pathology Investigation, DoD DNA Operations, and Forensic Toxicology) whose overall mission is to provide comprehensive and innovative medico-legal services worldwide.  AFMES provides mission support to the DoD in the fields of human remains identification from both current and previous conflicts; forensic toxicology; medico-legal death investigations; forensic DNA analytical services; mass- fatality specimen collection and management services; and human reference specimen collection, cataloging, archival, and retrieval repository services. 

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

This position is contingent on contract award.

• Reviews and approves documents. Develops and maintains a centralized documentation system for all records.
• Oversees raw material control and ensures that vendors meet necessary qualification standards.
• Releases products once all necessary data is generated.
• Coordinates all equipment/building validation issues and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Writes and reviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and batch production records.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• Direct Supervisor: Direct authority to make decisions on the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, starting salaries and merit increases; conduct employee performance evaluations and directs work activities.

Education and Experience

• Minimum a Master’s degree in toxicology, biochemistry, chemistry, or the physical or biological sciences from an accredited university with at least three (3) years' experience.
• Or a Bachelor’s degree in toxicology, biochemistry, chemistry, or the physical or biological sciences from an accredited university and five (5) years’ experience, in which at least three (3) years are in QA.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• QAO cannot participate in the production of data or handling of specimens.
• QAO shall manage the QA program as specified by DoDI 1010.16, ensuring investigation of all Non-Conforming Events (NCEs), must publish an internal MFR to document issues, make recommendations for corrective actions, maintain local SOPs, and monitor all QC processes, method development, personnel training and certifications, internal/external audits of laboratory processes, overall data review, open and blind proficiency performance, and instrument and drug certification.
• The QAO must be independent of the Technical Director and must be trained and certified as the QAO within six months of appointment to the position of QAO.
• Excellent organization, computer, and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret Clearance.

Physical Capabilities 

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $88,600-$150,800. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Some HJF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or an approved religious or medical accommodation will be required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.